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President of India to grace the commemoration of the 100th year of the Madras Legislative Council and unveil portrait of Dr Kalaignar M. Karunanidhi in Chennai tomorrow
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind will grace and address the commemoration of the 100th year of the Madras Legislative Council and unveil a portrait of the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Dr Kalaignar M. Karunanidhi in Chennai tomorrow .
During his stay in Tamil Nadu , the President will also visit the Defence Services Staff College at Wellington on August 4, 2021 and address the Student Officers of the 77th Staff Course.
AYUSH
Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth organises a Webinar Series on the role of AYUSH 64
Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth , an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Ayush is commencing a series on “Exploring the Facts – AYUSH 64 in combating Covid-19.” The first webinar of the series will be telecast live today at 2 pm onwards. on the Facebook page and YouTube channel of the Ministry of Ayush.
It is worthwhile to note that the Ministry of Ayush had recently announced that AYUSH 64 has been found useful in the management of asymptomatic, mild and moderate COVID-19 infection. The efficacy of AYUSH 64 for home based care becomes all the more important in the prevalent COVID situation in the country.
After extensive scientific study it has been observed that AYUSH 64, a poly herbal formulation, is useful in the treatment of asymptomatic, mild and moderate COVID-19 infection as an adjunct to standard care and has showed significant improvement and lesser period of hospitalisation as compared SoC alone.
It is in this context that Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth  has launched this series of webinar. The objective of the webinar is to disseminate authentic information among the masses about the role of this unique formulation in Covid-19 management.
Domain expert would be sharing experience, therapeutic benefit and other related aspects of AYUSH 64 during the series and today’s first expert talk will be delivered by Dr. Bharti, Director , Central Ayurveda Research Institute, New Delhi.
The webinar can be watched live on the FB page  and YouTube of the Ministry of Ayush.
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Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Regular Air Cargo supplies, including essential commodities and medical equipment are reaching Northeast: Dr. Jitendra Singh
Union Minister of State  Development of North Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances,Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh disclosed here today that regular Air Cargo supplies, including essential commodities and medical equipment, are reaching Northeast, and there is no dearth of any item nor any possibility of any dearth in the days to come.
In a brief to the media, Dr Jitendra Singh said, soon after the declaration of the Lockdown, decision was taken on the intervention of Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi that Air Cargo flights carrying essential supplies will be operated on priority in the North Eastern Region as well as other distant regions including the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, and the Island territories. Soon thereafter, Air Cargo flights, through Air India as well as Indian Air Force, started operating, he said.
Giving details, Dr Jitendra Singh said, the first air consignment through Air India landed at Guwahati Airport late night on 30th March and the very next morning on 31st March, an Indian Air Force Cargo Flight landed at Dimapur. Ever since then, there has been a regular inflow of Air Cargo consignments, as a result of which, for example, the State of Nagaland has so far already received three big air consignments and so has Manipur already received three Air Cargo consignments.
As for the demand for face masks is concerned, Dr Jitendra Singh disclosed that a consignment of 30,000 N-95 Masks has already landed in Guwahati for further distribution. Meanwhile, he appreciated the efforts of Self Help Groups, which have come forward to prepare Masks and Sanitisers through their own efforts, he said.
Dr Jitendra Singh assured that in future also, arrangement is in place to arrange for an Air Cargo flight at a short notice, whenever a demand or requirement is raised. Depending upon the nature and the quantum of the consignment, the Air India and the Indian Air Force will work in coordination with each other, he said. There is also a mechanism in place for real-time monitoring and we are in constant touch with all the State Governments, he said.
At the same time, Dr Jitendra Singh informed that the International border measuring about 5,500 Kms along North East India stands fully sealed. This has, in turn, helped in containing the spread of Corona Virus, he added.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles loss of lives due to Earthquake in Syria
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to the Earthquake in Syria. Shri Modi has said that we share the grief of the Syrian people and remain committed to provide assistance and support in this difficult time.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Deeply pained to learn that the devastating earthquake has also affected Syria. My sincere condolences to the families of the victims. We share the grief of Syrian people and remain committed to provide assistance and support in this difficult time."
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Malnutrition in School Children
The nutritional status of children is monitored through National surveys conducted periodically by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The recently conducted Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey   captures the data on nutritional status of school going children. As per this survey, 21.9% children are stunted and 35.2% are underweight in the age group of 5 – 9 years and 24.1% children are underweight in the age group of 10-19 years.
In order to improve the nutritional status of school going children, the National Programme of Mid-Day Meal in Schools is implemented by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, wherein one mid-day meal is provided to children as per the nutritional standards provide in the Schedule-II of the National Food Security Act, 2013. Presently, as it is not possible to provide hot cooked meal under the prevailing circumstances , States/UTs have been advised to provide Food Security Allowance  comprising of food grains, pulses, oil, etc.,  to all eligible children until such time their schools are closed due to aforesaid pandemic.
Further, the AnemiaMukt Bharat strategy under National Health Mission  provides services for prevention and treatment of anaemia in children  and adolescent girls and boys . Under this scheme, prophylactic iron and folic acid  supplementation, periodic deworming, testing and treatment of anemia using digital methods and point of care treatment are done through school platform along with addressing non-nutritional causes of anaemia in endemic pockets with special focus on malaria, haemoglobinopathies and fluorosis.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, due to challenges in service delivery of IFA supplementation in school going children and adolescents, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued guidance notes to all the States/UTs regarding "Enabling Delivery of Essential Health Services during the COVID 19 Outbreak" and "Provision of Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health plus Nutrition services during and post COVID-19 pandemic" for continuation of service delivery amid COVID-19 pandemic. As per these guidance notes, the States/UTs have been advised to ensure home distribution of IFA to the target age groups including Children 5-9 years and adolescents 10-19 years in the containment zones. In non-containment zones, it has been advised to undertake distribution of IFA supplements through the Village Health Sanitation and Nutrition Days in the staggered manner while ensuring all the personal protective measures and physical distancing norms by the frontline workers, i.e., ASHAs/ANMs/AWWs.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Webinars, conference, hackthons on supporting entrepreneurs organised on Day 5 of Start Up India Innovation Week
Today on Day 5 of Start up India Innovation week, several events were organised across the length and breadth of the nation to celebrate the entrepreneurial ecosystem in India.
Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management Ernakul organised an All-Kerala Robo Championships. The event included a state level competition for students across more than 50 schools across Kerala. The students were given an opportunity to participate in a Robo war, hackathon, and various other competitions, pertaining to dynamic themes such as space, robotics, coding, etc.
Startup India organised webinar - Webinar on Responsible Investing Mechanism. The webinar focussed on the mechanism of responsible investment and strategies to support existing and aspiring entrepreneurs.
The webinar can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAIOqmn953U
Kurativz Technologies And Consultation Service Private Limited in Noida, organised a conference for startups to celebrate the National Startup Day. The event included two expert panel discussions on the topic 'Deciphering Sales/Growth for startup' and 'How to Pitch and What Investors Look for in Startups'. Startups founders, students and young innovators who joined the offline event in large numbers.
IIM Udaipur Incubation Centre In collaboration with TiE Udaipur and Saksham, celebrated the National Startup Day at their centre in full spirits. Their program agenda included a special Panel Discussion, followed by Knowledge Sessions and facilitation ceremony to honour a few selected recognised startups.
Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute - Technology Business Incubator in Mumbai organised the Centenary Hackathon on the topic of entrepreneurship for students, founders and startup enthusiasts. In addition, an all-day ‘Idea and Innovation Competition’ was held at the centre and winners were awarded with amazing cash prices.
Ideas to Impacts Innovations Pvt Ltd in Pune organized a state level conference today. The event was joined in by more than 400 Registered startups and 30+ Investors. The event started with an expert keynote address, followed by two Panel Discussions, on ‘Startup Exits and Fundraising’ and ‘Investment Landscape in India’ by Serial Investors from Pune.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Dr. Bharti Pravin Pawar presides over 67th Foundation Day celebrations of AIIMS New Delhi
India's health care system has shown great efficiency not only in providing diagnostic and management facilities but also in minimizing mortality and maximizing recovery- Dr Bharati Pawar
“To build stronger and healthier India, AIIMS New Delhi with its repository of wisdom, to lead the path with other Institutes of Excellence”
“India's health care system has shown great efficiency not only in providing diagnostic and management facilities but also in minimizing mortality and maximizing recovery”. This was stated by Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Bharti Pravin Pawar as she presided over the 67th Foundation Day celebrations of All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.
Dr. Bharti Pravin Pawar expressed happiness over AIIMS ranking among top 10 educational institutional in research category. She also said it is the only institution with patient care service component in addition to research. She appreciated that it is a matter of immense pride that for the fifth consecutive year, AIIMS, New Delhi has been ranked as number one among medical institutions as per National Institute Ranking Framework  issued by the Ministry of Education, Government of India and she urged the authorities to maintain the ranking in coming years too. “Being successful is more of a journey, not a destination. We have to work hard to not only maintain high standards but also set newer milestones and put efforts to achieve the same”, she added.
She stated that “To build stronger and healthier India, AIIMS New Delhi with its repository of wisdom, to lead the path with other Institutes of Excellence”.
“When we talk about holistic health and inclusiveness of accessibility, we are including three factors in it. Firstly, expansion of infrastructure and human resources related to modern medical science. Secondly, promotion of research in traditional Indian system of medicine and its active engagement in the healthcare system and thirdly providing better and affordable healthcare facilities to every person and every part of the country through modern and futuristic technology”, she added.“Under the dynamic leadership of our Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi ji, the efforts of the Central government are to work holistically with emphasis on preventive care, while giving priority to tertiary healthcare. The efforts are to reduce the cost of treating for the poor and at the same time, on increasing the number of doctors rapidly”, she added.
Dr. Bharti Pravin Pawar visited the exhibition organized at AIIMS on the theme “AIIMS Today and Vision for 2047”.Shealso awarded the employees for their outstanding contribution.
Dr. M. Srinivas, Director AIIMS New Delhi and faculty were present on the occasion.
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Ministry of Railways
S E RAILWAY OBSERVES GANDHI JAYANTI THROUGH MASSIVE SHRAMDAN & CLEANLINESS DRIVE
Kolkata, October 3, 2019
South Eastern Railway organized a massive Shramdan & Cleanliness Drive at its headquarters, Garden Reach this morning  in commemoration of 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
Shri Sanjay Kumar Mohanty, General Manager, South Eastern Railway inaugurated the Shramdan amongst mass gathering of officers and staff, members of SER Bharat Scouts & Guides, St. John Ambulance Brigade, RPF Personnel, members of SER Women’s Welfare Organization, various Associations, Civil Defence Personnel etc. On this auspicious occasion, General Manager administered Swachhta Pledge amongst all officers & staff including members of different organizations. This apart, S E Railway has undertaken a host of programmes like Tree Plantation, Nukkad , door to door campaign on Cleanliness & Not to Use Plastics less than 50 micron and to encourage cloth bags.
General Manager himself along with Principal Head of Departments and other officials took part in the Shramdan. A mass Rally moved around the Railway Colony to spread the message of Swachh Bharat and create wide spread awareness on “Ban on Single Use Plastics” & “Say No To Plastics”. During the Rally, Illustrated Guide Books on Plastic and Thermocol Use were distributed among the colony people and others. A Nukkad was staged in front of BNR Officers’ Club by SER Bharat Scouts & Guides about the importance of Cleanliness Drives and the utility of Banning Single Use Plastics. A Tree Plantation Programme at Maitri Park in S E Railway Colony was undertaken where saplings were planted by the General Manager and other Principal Officers to make the railway area more green.
Massive Shramdan Programmes were also organized in four Divisions of S E Railway to mark Gandhi Jayanti spreading the message of eco friendly and green Railways to step forward the Clean India Movement. Members of various organizations , NGOs & charitable organizations and officials of different PSUs participated in the mass Shramdan programme.
The Central Control, Emergency Control and Commercial Control of S E Railway Headquarters have been declared as Plastic Free Zone and Smt. Jaya Varma Sinha, Principal Chief Operations Manager, S E Railway administered pledge to all Staff and Officers against use of plastic in future.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles demise of former head of Sivagiri Mutt, Swami Prakashananda Ji
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the demise of the former head of Sivagiri Mutt, Swami Prakashananda Ji.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "Swami Prakashananda Ji was a beacon of knowledge and spirituality. His selfless deeds of service empowered the poorest of the poor. He took the lead in popularising the noble thoughts of Sree Narayana Guru. Pained by his demise. Om Shanti."
Ministry of Women and Child Development
MWCD links Sexual Harassment Complaints Portal 'SHe-Box' to central/ state ministries & districts for speedy disposal of cases
The Ministry of Women and Child Development has linked SHe-Box, the online portal to report complaints of Sexual Harassment at Workplace, to all the Central Ministries, Departments and 653 districts across 33 States/Union Territories. For prompt disposal of complaints on SHe-Box, each case goes directly to the central/ state authority concerned having jurisdiction to take action in the matter. Cases on She-Box can be monitored by the complainants and Ministry WCD, reducing the time taken in case disposal. Till November 20, 2018, as many as 321 complaints have been registered with 'SHe-Box' out of which 120 are related to central ministries/departments, 58 are from state governments and 143 are from private companies.
Elaborating on the portal, Smt. Gandhi said, "SHe-Box portal is an effort to provide speedy remedy to women facing sexual harassment at workplace. With the linking of the portal to central and state governments, once a complaint is submitted to the portal, it will be directly sent to the section of the employer concerned. Through this portal, WCD as well as the complainant, can monitor the progress of the inquiry. This is a proactive step taken by the WCD Ministry in the wake of the worldwide campaign #MeToo, where women have related their experience of facing sexual harassment and abuse at workplace."
SHe-Box, which was launched by WCD Minister Smt Maneka Sanjay Gandhi last year, offers the facility of making online complaints of sexual harassment at workplace to all women employees in the country including government and private employees. Those who have already filed a written complaint with the concerned Internal Complaint Committee  or Local Complaint Committee  constituted under the Sexual Harassment Act are also eligible to file their complaint through this portal.
The portal can be accessed at the following link: http://shebox.nic.in/
The Ministry has also published a Handbook and Training Module on the SH Act to provide information about the provisions of the Act in easy to use practical manner. The private organizations are encouraged to customize the Training Module as per their extant service rules and disciplinary procedures prescribed therein.
Ministry of Tourism
Cabinet approves signing of Memorandum of Understanding between India and Saudi Arabia in the field of tourism
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the signing of Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Tourism, Government of the Republic of India and the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for strengthening cooperation in the field of Tourism.
The main objectives of the Memorandum of Understanding are:
a) Exchanging information and expertise in Legislations in the tourism development, Hotels, resorts and tourist accommodation facilities, Tourism data and statistics, Exhibition events and other tourism activities in States of the Parties, Tourism development, planning and investment; Licensing, operating and marketing tourism facilities, Agricultural Tourism, Desert tourism etc.
b) Exchanging media publications, tourism related films, and encourage exchanging of visits between experts and tourism media representatives in the States of the Parties.
c) Introducing tourism investment opportunities available in the States of the Parties; encourage mutual tourism investment in tourism projects.
d) Encouraging organizing joint tourism events; participate in exhibitions, conferences and seminars held in the States of the Parties thus contributing to tourism development and crystalizing a joint tourism vision.
e) Encouraging public and private education facilities working the tourism education and training field in the States of the Parties.
f) Exchanging innovative experience and technologies in the tourism field, and consultation services.
g) Cooperation and coordinating in international forums and organizations concerned with tourism affairs.
Background:
India and Saudi Arabia have enjoyed a strong diplomatic and long economic relationship. The two parties now desiring to strengthen and further develop the established relationship have signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Tourism, Government of the Republic of India and the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for strengthening cooperation in the field of Tourism.
Saudi Arabia is one of the potential tourist generating market for India from Middle East. The signing of Memorandum of Understanding with Saudi Arabia will be instrumental in increasing arrival from this source market.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
NCW Organizes Media Workshop on Capacity Building & Sensitization
Workshop Aimed to Sensitize Media Towards Women-Related Issues & Portrayal of Women in Media
Need For More Women to Take up Managerial Positions in Media Houses: NCW Chairperson
The National Commission for Women  organized a workshop on ‘Capacity Building and Sensitization Program for Media Personnel’ to carry out a focused attention on women-related issues and the portrayal of women in the media. The Chairperson, National Commission for Women Ms. Rekha Sharma, and Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of India TV Shri Rajat Sharma graced the occasion.
In order to get diverse views, the Commission invited experts from different media fields. In the workshop. Shri Samir Kumar, Head, Prasar Bharti News Services & Digital Platform, Aditya Raj Kaul, Executive Editor, TV9 Network, Nisha Narayanan, CEO & Director Red FM & Magic FM, Kavita Devi, Founder Khabar Lahariya, and Vartika Nanda, Head, Department of Journalism, Lady Shri Ram College participated as Speakers/Resource persons. The speakers shared their vast experiences in journalism and focused on the portrayal of women in media. Media professionals from different organisations shared their experiences in the open house discussion.
Chairperson Ms Rekha Sharma reflected on the need for qualitative progression in media, a more sensitive approach towards reporting and an equal representation of men and women in the field. She reflected on the challenges women journalists face while reporting and the need for more women to take up managerial positions in media houses.
Special Guest, Mr. Rajat Sharma applauded women in media and said despite the negative mindset of the society, women of the country have reached heights, not only in journalism but across every field. He also said that there is a need to change mindset of the society and media has been playing a crucial role in this regard.
The workshop was divided into three technical sessions; 'Gender-Sensitive Indicators for media in Media Operations and Content', 'Challenges Faced By Women Media Professionals' and 'Role of Media in Empowerment of Women'. The workshop aimed at encouraging media stakeholders to dedicate more platforms for addressing women issues and stories of women empowerment and leadership and to conduct programs informing the public about women's rights and their available recourse in case such rights are violated.